Synonyms of complement

complement 1 of 2

noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt 

1

as in supplement

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else

with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supplement
• correlate
• addition
• extension
• appendix
• accompaniment
• additive
• annex
• adjunct
• accessory
• filler
• appendage
• appliance
• addendum
• attachment

2

as in capacity

the largest number or amount that something can hold

a full complement of sailors on the ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capacity
• volume
• real estate
• cubage
• fill
• load
• area
• measure
• burden
• room
• space
• fullness
• stowage

complement

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment 

as in to adorn

to serve as a completing element to

this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorn
• enhance
• complete
• decorate
• improve
• round (off or out)
• better
• finish (off)
• flesh (out)
• perfect
• constitute
• beautify
• enrich
• form
• embellish
• make up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complement

Noun

About half the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power, a noncarbon source the EU has been urging member states to use as a complement to wind and solar energy. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

The Eve 1800 fits a full complement of keys into a compact chassis, plus offers RGB lighting, dedicated media controls, anti-ghosting, and software customization. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Thompson joined Dallas in a sign-and-trade with Golden State, giving the Mavericks one of the league’s all-time great 3-point shooters to complement Doncic and another high-scoring guard in Kyrie Irving. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

The Tigers also hope their new-look offense can provide a strong passing attack to complement the run game. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026